Criminal Justice
CRJ-101-Z
North Country Community College
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Instructor
- David Merrick
- Start Date
- 08-31-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course provides an introduction to the three main entities of the Criminal Justice system: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The course addresses the elements of a crime, the constitutional requirements regarding search and seizure, use of force, and arrests. The course also covers the organizational and jurisdictional matters regarding local, state and federal courts. The student will become familiar with the goals of the criminal justice sanction, the sentencing process, and the various types of sanctions available to meet those goals. This course provides an overview of the correctional system, including probation, intermediate sanctions, and incarceration.
Prerequisites:
3 credits CIS elective.
Course Area: Criminal Justice/Criminology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-31-2026 - 12-17-2026
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- Instructor: David Merrick
- Local Course ID: 26FA_NOR_CRJ101_Z
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